Financial support for Shaheed policemen varies from Rs3 to Rs 60 million: CM
To lay down one’s life in line of duty is epitome of dutifulness
KARACHI (Aug 4): To lay down one’s life in the line of duty is the epitome of dutifulness and the spirit to protect the lives and property of citizens. “This selfless act cannot be measured by words, and these admirable individuals have immortalized themselves in the annals of history by sacrificing their lives for the nation’s cause.”
This he said while speaking at Youm-e-Shuhda Sindh Police organised by provincial police at Bahria Auditorium. Provincial Ministers – Home Zia Lanjar, Riaz Shah Shirazi, Tariq Talpur, IG Police Ghulam Nabi Memon, Adl IG Karachi Javed Odho, senior officers of the Pak army and Rangers, COMKAR Rear Admiral Mohammad Salem, senior bureaucrats, former senior police officers and families of the police martyrs attended the program in a large number.
Mr. Shah stated that Youm-e-Shuhda is observed on August 4th to honor the sacrifice of the policemen who lost their lives in the line of duty. He emphasized that the sacrifices made by our policemen are unforgettable.
The Chief Minister paid a heartfelt tribute to the policemen who died while performing their duties, and saluted the brave mothers, daughters, children, and family members for their courage. Murad Shah mentioned that our police martyrs restore law and order by shedding their blood and upholding the rule of law in the province.
Mr Shah also expressed that laying down one’s life in the line of duty demonstrates the utmost dutifulness and a strong spirit to protect the lives and property of citizens, which cannot be measured by mere words. He added that such admirable individuals etch themselves into the annals of history by sacrificing their lives for the nation’s cause.
The Chief Minister assured the families of police heroes and martyrs that his government would always stand by them and never leave them alone. He expressed pride in the bravery and courage of the police martyrs, calling them the jewels of the police department.
Murad Shah said that his government provides a compensation of Rs. 10 million to the family of a policeman killed in incidents such as bomb blasts, encounters, target killings, and terrorism. Additionally, Rs. 1 million is given to the families of policemen killed in accidents while on duty, along with Rs. 300,000 for the funeral. Furthermore, the government provides Rs. 100,000 as a marriage grant and educational scholarships for the children of the martyred policeman, while their monthly salary with annual increments continues until their retirement. Upon retirement, gratuity, group insurance, leave encashment, and GP fund are released to the family of the martyr.
The care and support for the families of fallen police officers doesn’t just end with compensation, salary, and pensions, Murad Shah said and added the government also provides two jobs for the family members of the deceased officer.
The Chief Minister announced that Rs17.5 million would be given to the families of police constables and head constables who sacrificed their lives in encounters, target killings, and maintaining law and order, which they can use to buy a house. This amount increases to Rs22.5 million for ASI/Inspector/ASP/DSP/SSP and Rs31 million for the families of DIG. Families of Additional IG and IG rank officers will receive Rs60 million.
The CM said that previously, only Rs10 million was provided to Shaheed’s family. Now, Rs3 million is given to the family of a constable/head constable, Rs4 million to an SI/ASI, Rs4.5 million to an Inspector/DSP, Rs5 million to an SP/SSP, and Rs7 million to a DIG and above. Minorly injured policemen are given Rs5,000, while those who become disabled receive Rs1 million. Additionally, medical insurance of Rs1 million is provided to 2.7 million policemen and their families for which cards have been issued.
Safe City: When discussing the Karachi Safe City project, the CM mentioned that 13000 cameras were being installed in the red zone and its adjoining areas for Rs3.67 billion. He stated, “The Sindh Samart Surveillance System (S4) project has already been launched, covering all 40 toll plazas of the province with the latest cameras capable of recognizing faces and vehicle number plates. These cameras help in identifying criminals, vehicles involved in crime, and illegal vehicles, leading to the arrest of various criminals.”
He commended the Sindh Police for their efforts in controlling crime throughout Sindh. Additionally, Home Minister Zia Lanjar, IG Police Ghulam Nabi Memon, and Additional IG Karachi Javed Odho also spoke at the event. A special song and documentary were presented to honour the martyrs of the Sindh police during the program.